In Photos: Zion and Other National Parks in Southern Utah

I finally had the opportunity to edit photos from my family trip in May to five national parks in southern Utah: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef.

In case you can’t tell from the amount of photos selected, Zion was the favorite. But really, the whole region is one of Earth’s greatest treasures — because of the geological formations, of course, but also the unique plant and animal species that call the often harsh climate and terrain home.

Here is brief glimpse into that beauty of the arid American West, complete with species identifications. Enjoy!